On a coffee estate within the stunning Datanli El Diablo nature reserve, La Bastilla Ecolodge offers beautiful eco-friendly accommodation, with all profits supporting our school.
We are a not-for-profit Ecolodge set in the mountains of northern Nicaragua, enjoying stunning panoramic views over the forested valleys and Apanás Lake.
We offer cosy wooden cabins with all the creature comforts, including private balconies with rocking chairs to enjoy the sunset, solar hot water showers and fluffy towels. Rooms include free breakfast and all delicious meals are freshly prepared in our onsite restaurant. We offer comfortable dormitories and deck-camping platforms for those travelling on a budget.
When not hiking around the farm and nature reserve, or tasting our gourmet coffee, you can relax in a hammock on our platform common area, enjoying the views and amazing sunsets.
We offer the highest standards of environmental sustainability including our own system of solar electricity and solar hot water, recycling, composting and bio-digestors.
Please note:
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours before the arrival
Check in time: please contact us to arrange your arrival time Check out time: 11.00 am
Method of Payment upon the arrival: both credit cards and cash (US$ or cordobas)
Breakfast is included. Taxes are included.
We offer discounts for children under 12, under 3's go free
If coming in your own vehicle a 4x4 is recommended as roads are steep and rocky
We are a social enterprise; your stay contributes to supporting La Bastilla Agricultural High School which provides a comprehensive technical education for young people from impoverished backgrounds: 100% of our profits go towards the operating costs of the school
Directions
From Managua you can take a bus from the Mercado Mayoreo bus station, or hire a 4x4 vehicle to travel to Jinotega. If you travel by bus you will arrive in Jinotega in approximately 3 hours. We can also arrange a taxi for you from Managua (approx $100).
From Jinotega you can take a bus from the market to Jiguina, or come in a 4x4 vehicle.
La Bastilla is some 20km from Jinotega city centre. Following the road towards Pantasma, you will pass El Puente de Jiguina, we are the 2nd entrance on the right, 4.5km up the road.
We can also arrange taxis from Jinotega to bring you up to the Ecolodge (approx $20).
Facilities
Breakfast Included, Restaurant, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Bar, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Bike Parking, Free Carpark
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